Ryan, Peter -- 1851 - 1909

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Posted By: Sean Ryan (email)
Date: 2/19/2009 at 08:17:23

Peter Ryan 1851 - 1909

Peter Ryan Died Thursday

Peter Ryan, well known in Waukon, died at this home in Pleasant township, Winneshiek county, last Thursday at the age of 58 years. He was born at Cherry Valley, Illinois, November 10, 1851, and came with this parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ryan to Winneshiek county in 1854, and was married in 1876. He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter, James of Bridgewater, South Dakota, Edward, Joseph and Leonard and Miss Kathryn at home. Besides these several sisters and a brother mourn his death and a host of friends of the family join in mourning for the deceased.

About eight months ago Mr. Ryan’s health began to fail and he consulted specialists in LaCrosse and later sought an examination by the Drs. Mayo who pronounced his ailment cancer of the stomach and was given no encouragement.

His funeral was held at the West Ridge Catholic church last Saturday which was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. We are told that over a hundred teams formed in the funeral cortege.

And in this connection we want to say that no one could ask for a better friend than the late Peter Ryan, to which many in Waukon will readily bear witness.

Waukon Republican 22 December 1909, Front page.

Peter Ryan Dies.
After a lingering illness from cancer of the stomach Peter Ryan died Thursday night at his home in Glenwood twp. The funeral was held Saturday. Mr. Ryan was about 55 years of age and had spent most of his life in this county. He was a man of kindly disposition and a true friend once he gave his friendship to anyone.

Decorah Journal 21 December 1909.

Death of Peter Ryan

Mr. Peter Ryan, one of the pioneer residents of Glenwood township, died on Thursday afternoon, aged about 58 years, and the funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. Mr Ryan had lived in Glenwood township for many years, where he had a wide acquaintance and many friends. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter to mourn his death.

Decorah Public Opinion 22 December 1909.

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